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*** Goa fest kickstarts (The Times of India) PANAJI: Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel has emphasised the need to explore various avenues to make Goa a hub of tourism in the country. "Goa has potential to be a tourist hub," Patel said, speaking as a chief guest after inaugurating a two-day Goa Fest today. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1510235.cms *** Porvorim's Highway of fear (Herald) Consider the statistics. Fifty-one deaths in a span of 105 days - that is one death in every two days. That is the terror and fear that residents of Porvorim have to live with. The reason - the NH 17 bifurcates the village, with residences on one side and schools, market places on the other side of the great divide. *** Five-day Arlem Festival begins (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: During past few years Goa has turned into a favourite destination for festival lovers; festivals ranging from music to films. The significant among such festivals is the Arlem Festival, a popular beer and music festival. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042945 *** T&CP Board approves Regional Plan-2011 (Navhind Times) Panaji, April 28: The Town and Country Planning Board today considered and approved the revised regional plan-2011 for the state of Goa with various recommendations, at its 125th meeting. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042911 *** Goafest: What ails the media industry? (Agencyfaqs!) Surina Sayal agencyfaqs! GOA, April 29 At the first day of Goafest, the IBF- AAAI forum was to discuss ˜What ails the advertising industry?" http://www.agencyfaqs.com/news/stories/2006/04/29/14874.html *** IF YOU GO (San Jose Mercury News) The months before and after the summer monsoon, basically November to May, is the best time to visit Goa. The week between Christmas and New Year's is very popular -- especially for the Anjuna rave scene -- and hotel rates typically double or even triple. A visa, obtained in advance, is required for U.S. citizens. http://www.realcities.com/mld/mercurynews/living/travel/14410819.htm? source=rss&channel=mercurynews_travel *** Mahindra beat Sporting to move on top (The Telegraph) Panaji: Mahindra United sustained second half pressure as they scored a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa to move to the top of the table in the ONGC National Football League here on Friday. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060429/asp/sports/story_6160381.asp *** There is some more work to be done, says Derrick (Navhind Times) Margao, April 28: Following their 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa today, Mahindra United are well and truly on course to securing their maiden NFL title. But coach Derrick Pereira isnt counting his chickens as yet. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=042936 *** Sesa Goa tumbles 5.51% At 1:15 pm, Sesa Goa is quoting at Rs 1,236, down Rs 72.1, or 5.51%. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,295 and an intraday low of Rs 1,190. Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list ([email protected])
